Publisher's Synopsis
""Goethe's Conception of the World"" is a book written by Rudolf Steiner, which delves into the philosophical and scientific ideas of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Steiner, a philosopher and founder of anthroposophy, explores Goethe's holistic approach to science and how it differs from the reductionist approach of his contemporaries. He examines Goethe's ideas on the interconnectedness of all things in nature, and how this worldview can inform our understanding of the world and our place in it. Steiner also discusses Goethe's contributions to literature and art, and how they reflect his holistic view of the world. This book is a fascinating exploration of the ideas of two great thinkers, and offers insights into the nature of science, art, and the human experience.1928. The thoughts expressed in this book are intended to set forth the fundamental principles which the author observed in Goethe's conception of the world. If we wish to understand Goethe's world conception, we must not be content with simply listening to what he says about it in isolated phrases, but to take the ideas found here and there and paint a larger picture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
